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What's the one class at Central Elementary every student should take?
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Enrollment
437
Elementary
DISTRICT 472 · STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BELMONT-REDWOOD SHORES ELEMENTARY·NCES 060453000414
Central Elementary
525 Middle Rd., Belmont, CA 94002 · (650) 637-4820 · San Mateo County
GRADES KG–05ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL437 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
25.7:1
17 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 23.7:1 · STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
5%
23 students
DISTRICT 10% · STATE 65%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 67 | 15% |
| Grade 1 | 73 | 17% |
| Grade 2 | 75 | 17% |
| Grade 3 | 74 | 17% |
| Grade 4 | 74 | 17% |
| Grade 5 | 74 | 17% |
This year's kindergarten class (67) is 9% smaller than its 5th grade class (74).
Student demographics
69%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 72% · STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Central Elementary→Ralston Intermediate
Based on grade levels within Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
CAASPP 2024-25 . % met or exceeded standardEnglish Language Arts
88.7%
CA avg 49.1% . +12.7pp since 2014
Math
90.5%
CA avg 37.7% . +8.5pp since 2014
What this means: On the CAASPP, California's statewide test, about 89 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 91 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all California schools, those numbers are about 49 and 38. Reading and writing scores are up about 13 points since 2014, while math scores are up about 9 points.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Standard Exceeded | Standard Met | Standard Nearly Met | Standard Not Met |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 70.7% | 18.0% | 6.8% | 4.5% |
| Math | 77.9% | 12.6% | 6.3% | 3.1% |
Share of tested students at each CAASPP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
CAASPP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 88.7% | 90.5% |
| 2023-24 | 88.4% | 92.5% |
| 2022-23 | 88.4% | 91.5% |
| 2021-22 | 89.1% | 92.6% |
| 2020-21 | 92.5% | 87.1% |
| 2018-19 | 86.5% | 86.9% |
| 2017-18 | 87.2% | 86.8% |
| 2016-17 | 84.8% | 83.9% |
| 2015-16 | 86.0% | 84.0% |
| 2014-15 | 76.0% | 82.0% |
% met or exceeded standard, all students and all tested grades.
Source: CAASPP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
90.1%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
76.5%
based on CA schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+13.6pp
above demographic expectation
What this means: About 90% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 76% typical for California schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among California's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like Central Elementary
Central Elementary's state test result (90.1% proficient) is higher than 5 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Elementary this school | 437 | 5.3% | 90.1% |
| Montemalaga Elementary Palos Verdes Estates | 416 | 5.5% | 84.1% |
| Redwood Shores Elementary Redwood City | 404 | 8.2% | 78.8% |
| Solana Ranch Elementary San Diego | 482 | 6.4% | 85.0% |
| Fox Elementary Belmont | 420 | 6.2% | 81.8% |
| Steindorf STEAM K-8 Magnet San Jose | 491 | 4.7% | 81.6% |
Matched among California elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Central Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In San Mateo County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 90.1% | #20 of 5,151 | #3 of 96 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 90.5% | #23 of 5,172 ▼ 13 | #4 of 96 ▼ 3 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 88.7% | #33 of 5,172 ▲ 2 | #3 of 96 ▲ 1 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest drop first | -1.2pp | #1,426 of 5,116 | #43 of 96 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 437 | #3,189 of 5,915 | #29 of 106 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 25.7:1 | #4,739 of 5,352 | #90 of 99 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 69.0% | #753 of 5,354 | #26 of 99 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 5.3% | #5,576 of 5,625 | #99 of 103 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -2.2% | #3,627 of 3,837 | #76 of 79 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
437
-3 (-1%) vs 2020
+7% since 1990-91, when it was 408
Student : Teacher
25.7:1
was 25.9:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 437 | 17 | 25.7:1 | 5% (23) |
| 2023-24 | 436 | 17 | 25.6:1 | 7% (30) |
| 2022-23 | 437 | 17 | 25.7:1 | 4% (17) |
| 2020-21 | 440 | 17 | 25.9:1 | 3% (13) |
| 2017-18 | 447 | 17 | 26.3:1 | 4% (17) |
| 2015-16 | 449 | 17 | 26.4:1 | 4% (19) |
| 2010-11 | 438 | N/A | N/A | 3% (12) |
| 2000-01 | 348 | 19 | 18.3:1 | 1% (3) |
| 1990-91 | 408 | 17 | 24.0:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Central Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students down 2% (447 to 437); teachers unchanged (17 to 17).
About Central Elementary
Central Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school serving families in Belmont, California. It enrolls 437 students in 2024-25. The grades offered are kindergarten through 5.
Central Elementary is in Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary, a district with 3,914 students across 7 schools.
The largest racial or ethnic group at Central Elementary is Asian, with 42% of students. Other groups include 27% White, 23% multiracial, and 8% Hispanic. The county population is about 31% Asian. On the diversity index, which measures the chance that two random students are from different groups, Central Elementary scores 69%.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 25.7:1. The school has 17 full-time-equivalent teachers. Across elementary schools in California, the average ratio is 22.3:1. Federal data show 5% of students (23) are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. The 34% average for public schools in San Mateo County is 29 points higher.
The school's average proficiency rate across its state test results is 90.1%. For its free or reduced-price lunch share, the predicted value is 76.5%.
In San Mateo County, where the school is located, the median household earns about $158,855 a year, roughly 54% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 4%. Public schools in San Mateo County number 176, with about 82,403 students.
Measured in a straight line, Nesbit Elementary is about 0.4 miles from Central Elementary. Within five miles are at least 8 other public schools. Of 6 schools in the immediate area with test results, Central Elementary ranks 1st on average proficiency.
NCES describes the area around Central Elementary as Suburb: Large, meaning in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more.
From 2020-21 to 2024-25, enrollment held near 437, starting from 440.
Use the discussion section to ask about homework, tutoring, and testing dates at Central Elementary. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.
San Mateo County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
742,340
Census ACS
Median income
$158,855
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
54%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
176
82,403 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary
- Ralston IntermediateMiddle · 1,082 students
- Nesbit ElementaryElementary · 566 students
- Sandpiper ElementaryElementary · 534 students
- Cipriani ElementaryElementary · 471 students
- Fox ElementaryElementary · 420 students
- Redwood Shores ElementaryElementary · 404 students
Other schools in Belmont
- Carlmont HighHigh · 2,360 students
- Ralston IntermediateMiddle · 1,082 students
- Nesbit ElementaryElementary · 566 students
- Cipriani ElementaryElementary · 471 students
- Fox ElementaryElementary · 420 students
Other Central Elementary schools
151 other US public schools in 35 states are named Central Elementary. Central Elementary is the 56th largest of the 152.
- Central ElementaryBanning, CA · 782 students
- Central ElementaryFresno, CA · 762 students
- Central ElementaryEscondido, CA · 575 students
- Central ElementarySan Diego, CA · 497 students
- Central ElementaryTracy, CA · 491 students
Nearby schools
- Nesbit Elementary0.4 mi · 566
- San Carlos Charter Learning Center1.0 mi · 377
- George Hall Elementary1.0 mi · 370
- San Mateo County Special Education1.1 mi · 44
- Mariposa1.1 mi · 322
- Tierra Linda Middle1.1 mi · 451
Frequently asked questions
About Central ElementaryHow many students attend Central Elementary?
Central Elementary enrolls approximately 437 students in grades KG-05.
What age range does Central Elementary serve?
Central Elementary serves students from grade KG through grade 05.
How many teachers does Central Elementary have?
Central Elementary employs 17 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 25.7:1.
What is the student diversity at Central Elementary?
Student demographics at Central Elementary are roughly 27% White, 8% Hispanic, 0% Black, 42% Asian, 23% Two or more.
Who oversees Central Elementary?
Central Elementary is overseen by Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary in San Mateo County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.